Eric vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Eric Rank #252

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #252 for Eric.

Is Eric or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Eric at #252 in the United States.

What do Eric and Maxwell mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Eric and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.